Buying a puppy is like buying a car
Posted by larry clark on Thu, Mar 31, 2011 @ 04:02 PM
The Pooper Scooper Blog
Buying a puppy is like buying a car. It is a big investment that is going to cost you quite a bit of money and a lot of time choosing the right one.
Now that you have decided to buy a puppy, where do you buy it? You can go to a private owner, dog shelter, or a pet store. We all have heard and seen horror stories of puppy mill dogs that could have problems. Dogs in shelters could have problems you don’t know about and private owners may not know much about the parents.
Take your time and decide what type of dog you want to have. Go to the library and see what kinds of options come with the type of dog you want. Dogs come in all sorts of prices, sizes, shapes, temperament, colors, hair length, working, and some for just being a friend. Make sure the type of puppy dog fits everything you want in a dog because the dog can live for a long time. Spend some time finding a good breeder or information about the dog, if it is full-grown.
Once you have a new puppy its time to go to the vet and make sure it is healthy and has all of its shots taken care of. Take the time to have your dog checked out for problems only a Vet can detect, similar to having a mechanic check your car.
Now it time to go to the accessory store or pet store for your puppy dog. Your head will spend with everything in the stores and on the Internet for a puppy dog. You will need a collar, leash, dog food, training books, treats, bed, dog bowls for food and water, shampoos, conditioners, carpet cleaner, and a SASISCOOP for the dog poop in the yard.
Your dog will depend on you to take care of it and keep it safe for the rest of its life, the same way your car depends on you for care. It can be a great relationship if done the right way.
Enjoy the dog!